Obama Hollywood Fundraisers: President Mingles With Stars At Los Angeles Events

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Source: AP/Huffington Post

LOS ANGELES — Actor Will Smith and basketball standout Earvin "Magic" Johnson for dinner and Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas for post-meal mingling. President Barack Obama waded into the domain of the stars Monday as he hit the California fundraising circuit in one of his busiest donor outreach trips of the season.

Smith, in an elegant three-piece suit, and Johnson, the standout former point guard for the Los Angeles Lakers, were guests at the home of producer James Lassiter and his wife, Mai. About 40 contributors, including actress Hillary Duff, contributed $35,800 each for a cozy dinner and a chance to chat with the president. Obama, eager to reinvigorate his supporters, ticked off his administration's accomplishments.

"Sometimes I think people forget how much has gotten done," the president said as he urged his backers to rally once again, at the same time joking, as he often does, that he is older and grayer now. "This election won't be as sexy as the first one."

The Lassiter dinner, followed by a larger affair at the home of Griffith and Banderas, were part of a three-day, fundraising-rich swing through Nevada, California and Colorado. California, however, is his biggest donor state and he raised about $1 million in the Los Angeles area alone during the past two fundraising quarters, according to an Associated Press review of contributions above $200.

Read more: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/25/obama-hollywood-fundraisers_n_1029760.html

[dipsydoodle]

1. President Mingles ?

[Syrinx]

2. so?

I don't like the influence of money on our politics. But I'm more comfortable with Melanie and Magic, than I am with David and Charles.

[blue neen]

3. Well said.

:thumbsup:

[BadtotheboneBob]

4. Occupying Hollywood?

LOL! Sorry... Couldn't resist... Just kidding, folks!

[kpete]

5. Obama says he's aging in 'dog years'

Source: Washington Times

Obama says he's aging in 'dog years'


President Obama says that he's aging rapidly in "dog years" but that he still has enough energy for a second term.

"These president years are dog years," Mr. Obama told supporters late Monday night at a swank fundraiser in Los Angeles. "Don't get tired. I may be gray, but I'm not tired. My passion is still there. My vision for this country is still there."

The president spoke at the Spanish-style mansion of actors Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith, where about 200 supporters paid at least $5,000 each.

Mr. Obama said that he keeps in his desk a checklist of campaign promises and that he's completed about 60 percent of them, including ending the war in Iraq, which drew big applause from the crowd.

Read more: http://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/inside-politics/2011/oct/25/obama-says-hes-aging-dog-years/

[Sarah Ibarruri]

6. I can't imagine how anyone in that position can ever sleep. In fact...

I don't know how anyone in public life of any sort, be it a movie star, a singer, or a politician, can rest of unstress, ever. I would HATE to be famous. Oh my God, I'd be a basketcase.

[Cirque du So-What]

8. Oh, I'm sure Fred Thompson would have found time for a couple naps every day

The office didn't appear to have interfered with St. Ronnie's nappy-time routine either. I'm convinced that the office would have spelled the demise of McAnus, however, and I shudder to think what THAT would have meant.

[Sarah Ibarruri]

11. LOL!!! You're right about Fred Thompson. nt

[TwilightGardener]

7. LOL--it's true, he is aging swiftly.

[hlthe2b]

9. I'll bet he is...

I still like Obama. I still believe he wants to implement the ideals he so passionately invoked in 2008. That said, I'd give just about anything to have a day or so unfettered to spend asking him why he has made some of the choices and decisions that he has. :shrug:

[ProgressiveProfessor]

10. It ages every person who has held it recently

The pictures of President Carter were very telling

[sakabatou]

14. They say you age twice as quickly in the office from stress and other factors

[JJW]

12. Are they paying Mr O for....

acting lessons?

[shanti]

13. the bigger story, imo

he's in san francisco today speaking with MM leaders:

http://www.sacbee.com/2011/10/25/4005405/medical-marijuana-advocates-to.html

and he'd better listen up!